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Bob Glauber of Newsday asks ‘Will the Super Bowl Championship go to the Giants’ heads?’ Glauber’s argument is, “Repeating as Super Bowl champs is one of the toughest feats in sports; it has been done just eight times before. The Giants do look good on paper, even with the retirement of Michael Strahan, although they’ll have some new faces defensively. It is awfully tough to repeat in this league, and the Cowboys and Eagles remain viable threats. But I will not write off the Giants until I see definitive proof that they’ve taken a step back from last season. Barring key injuries, this is a serious Super Bowl contender.”

I believe that Bob’s argument is a good one. Keep in mind that the Giants had a very similar roster on paper heading into last season, and the ‘experts’ picked them to come in last place in the NFC East. Now they are a ’serious Super Bowl contender’. I love how people point out the obvious. I had the Giants as an 11-5 team heading into last year so don’t buy what the media is selling. The past few season, the Giants have had more offensive weapons on a Giants’ team at one time than I can ever remember. I’m referring to Eli, Tiki, Shockey, Amani, Plaxico, Jacobs, etc. When was the last time that you can remember the Giants having that many Pro Bowl caliber players on offense at one time? It was the defense that got soft the past few seasons which is not the norm. Spags came in and straightened that out in one season.

In another article in Newsday, Tom Rock says that the Giants will continue to use the “us against the world” attitude in 2008 because other teams around the league believe that the G-MEN just got hot at the right time last year. Shaun O’Hara said, “You do it once and people can call it a fluke, but if you do it twice, they start to really respect you and understand your talent.” Here’s what the Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning had to say, “I don’t think we’re satisfied. I think we are happy about last year, but we are not content with where we stand as a team and what we can do as an offense, as a team. We know that we can become a better group of players. We can have a better season.” In a similar article by Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News, Vacchiano captured the thoughts of other Giants. Barry Cofield said, “We still feel a little bit of a sense of people saying that the Patriots lost. We still feel like a poor man’s champ.” Poor man’s champ…that’s a horrible feeling for taking down the undefeated Cheatriots. Brandon Jacobs said, “I’m not surprised. But if we haven’t shut up a lot of doubters yet, we can still shut them up next year.” Jerry Reese said, “I think it’ll definitely be addressed when we get into training camp and get everybody together. Last year is last year. That’s not going to help us win any games this year. We can’t talk about it. You’ve got to get out there and do it. That was our mantra last year: Talk is cheap, play the game. I think that carries over into next year as well. You can’t talk about it, you’ve got to be about it.”

That mentality was exactly how the Giants imposed their will upon their opponents. Look back at the Cowboys, Packers, and Patriots tapes and tell me that they didn’t win some of those games on heart alone. Antonio Pierce is probably the best player on the Giants that is also a leader that completely buys into this mentality. You could hear it each week when he called into The Fan. It is imperative that the Giants carry that attitude over to 2008 if they want to repeat.

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So the Giants have concluded their final day of Mini Camp.  The next 40 days or so are going to be much quieter since not much will be going on until they go up to Albany for training camp.  I’m sure we’ll continue to hear about Burress and Shockey until it’s resolved.  For now, Justin Tuck is expected to replace Strahan at left defensive end rather than moving Mathias Kiwanuka back up to the D-Line.

NFL.com is running a video called ‘Top 10 comebacks’.  Big Blue made the list twice, once on the winning end and once on the losing end.

• No. 9: Giants 17-point comeback over the Eagles in 2006.
• No. 3: 49ers 24-point comeback over the Giants on Wild Card Weekend in 2002.  This game just broke my heart.  I was up at Mohegan Sun watching the game in one of the bars, and I had to drive back to Long Island so depressed.

Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com believes that Michael Strahan may come back if the Jints call him and say that they need him back when the season is about to begin.

Giants.com:

Born to lead - Michael Eisen expects Antonio Pierce to take a bigger role as a leader for this team now that Strahan retired.  Pierce said,

I don’t feel that respect amongst the league. Talking to other guys throughout the league a lot of them said, ‘You guys played a hell of a game.’ A hell of a game - so the other 16 games in the regular season and the three playoff games really didn’t do anything for us. You hear that amongst players. We played a good game at the right time. Your quarterback got hot at the right time, your defense started playing ball at the right time. All those things are being said and heard, and that is fine and dandy. We have to do it again and the only thing we are shooting for is to win our division and get to the playoffs.

We are the underdogs again. We are not even picked to win our division, so there is nothing that has changed. The only thing that we have is the title of having the Super Bowl championship, of being the most recent Super Bowl champion. We are still the underdogs, and I think going into it we will probably be underdogs even at home again.

I know what they are saying, but I don’t worry about that. I am going to go about my business the same way I did last year. When Strahan wasn’t here for the whole OTAs, mini-camp, and training camp it was already starting to go that way last year. He came back and he picked up right where he left off. Obviously, he is not going to be here this year. But I am just going to do what I normally do, go about my business the same way. Obviously, I am going to be a little more vocal and I am going to have to be the guy to get after the guys a little bit more if need be.

I know AP loves to use the ‘underdog’ and the ‘us against the world’ mentality to prove everybody wrong.  I think that the media is retarded for saying that the Road Warriors are not the team to beat, but maybe it will benefit the team in a positive way this year just like it did last year.  Also, AP was the biggest leader on the team last season anyway.  Not just on the field, but he represented the team off the field as well (i.e., his weekly spot on WFAN).  He did a great job doing it also.  He does need to increase his role as a leader now that Strahan is gone.  It is funny how a guy like Pierce can become a leader because he was an undrafted free agent signed by the Redskins.  The Giants got him and he’s already been one of the leaders of the defense.  There are others guys who have been around much longer, but where are they? 

Mini Camp Report Day Three (Video) - John Schmeelk and Michael Eisen discussed day three of this week’s Mini Camp.

Fierce Pierce Report (Video) - John Schmeelk had a Q&A Session with Antonio Pierce.

6.13 DC Steve Spagnuolo (Video) - The media asked Steve Spagnuolo about moving forward without Strahan.

OC Kevin Gilbride (Video) - The media asked Kevin Gilbride about Shockey and Burress not being out there on the field.

WR Amani Toomer (Video) - The media asked Amani Toomer if he thinks it makes a difference that he was the only one out there for Eli Manning to throw to.

Head Coach Tom Coughlin (Video) - The media asked Tom Coughlin about this week’s Mini Camp.

QB Eli Manning (Video) - The media asked Eli Manning about this week’s Mini Camp.

RB Brandon Jacobs (Video) - The media asked Brandon Jacobs if they have a different attitude this year since they won the Super Bowl.

CB Sam Madison (Video) - The media asked Sam Madison what he thinks about Plaxico’s contract dispute.

WR Sinorice Moss (Video) - The media asked Sinorice Moss what we should expect from him this year.

New York Daily News:

O’Hara: Media misinterpreted me - Shaun O’Hara had this to say to the media.

I thought it was quite humorous that all these intellectuals with pens and recorders could totally miss the point that was made yesterday I was frustrated with the media. I never once criticized anybody or any teammates. So you guys missed the point on that one. I was asked a general question about players in general. It had no relevance whatsoever to anybody. (It was) a general question about players wanting more money and new contracts. I’m always going to side with the players when they want more money. You have to handle your business. But what I said was that in my opinion that there was a right way to do things. I’m not talking about those guys (Shockey and Burress). I never was talking about those guys. I was speaking in general terms, my belief about the way I would handle it.

Ralph Vacchiano stated that O’Hara, ” has been a consummate professional with the media ever since he joined the Giants. He has earned our trust and the benefit of the doubt, so I’ll believe him that his intent was not to specifically attack two teammates. Only he knows for sure and I’m not going to try to interpret what was in his head.”  With that said, Vacchiano included the transript of the interview and O’Hara did respond to the question specifically about Burress.  I don’t think O’Hara should back down from what he said.  He is the captain because he says the right things about the team.

The Star-Ledger:

Coughlin: Shockey an ‘issue’ - Mike Garafolo pointed out that Coughlin said that, “There is an issue.” when asked about Shockey’s mental state after practice, “but it’s not something that would prevent him from working.”

Final minicamp practice report - Mike Garafolo lets us know who impressed him on the final day of Mini Camp.

Rosenhaus cryptic about 80, 17 - Mike Garafolo provided the transcript from Drew Rosenhaus.  As usual, Rosenhaus didn’t have much to say about his clients.

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Pat Kirwan of NFL.com wrote an article about how the Giants will effectively pressure the Quarterback without Strahan.  His conclusion is the depth the Giants have at the position, and he is confident that Umenyiora, Tuck, Kiwanuka, and Wynn will wreak havoc on opposing QBs.  I definitely recommend that you check it out.

Giants.com:

Chance to improve - Michael Eisen says TE’s Kevin Boss and Darcy Johnson are getting valuable snaps at Mini Camp.

Moving Forward - Using a bunch of quotes, Michael Eisen realizes that theme is that the Giants are looking ahead to 2008.

Transcript: Player Quotes - Here is the funniest one posed to J-Load:

Your face looks slimmer?

No, this is just sunburn, but I am getting there, I am getting there.  It is always working, you know how it is.

What does looking slimmer have to do with sunburn?

Transcript: WR Amani Toomer - Yesterday, Amani Toomer fields questions about mini camp.  This one is hysterical because Toomer doesn’t seem comfortable answering the first five questions so the media asked what he had for lunch.

Why are all the players upset about all the Shockey questions?

Why are the players getting upset?  Because it is really not the players, it is just between the people who it is between, it is not between us.  We would love to have him back if we could, if everything works out, but it is really out of our control, that is why.

Have you shown him the love?

Yeah, I guess it was good to see him.  I don’t know [what you are asking?]

Is he in a bad mood?

Is he in a bad mood?  I wouldn’t say a bad mood.  Honestly, I have no idea about the whole situation.

What has Plaxico shown you over the years while he is healthy?

I think last year says pretty much everything.  He had a great year last year and he did a lot for our team.  I don’t know what else you want me to say.

What is he like as a teammate?

He does a lot for us on the field.  I don’t know what else to say.  He does a lot for us.

How was lunch today?

Actually it was good, the salmon was pretty good and you can’t complain about that.

Transcript: C Shaun O’Hara - Yesterday, Shaun O’Hara fields questions about mini camp.  Here’s a good one because I’m still waiting for the Giants to have a dynasty era.  Is it now?

What comes along with winning that first title?  Is there more of a desire to get to a second one?

Absolutely.  You do it once and people can call it a fluke, but if you do it twice they start to really respect you and understand your talent.  You have to win three for them to start using the ‘D’ word, dynasty, but I think that we all understand the requirements and the responsibility that comes with being defending champs.

Trancript: RB Brandon Jacobs - Yesterday, Brandon Jacobs fields questions about mini camp.

Head Coach Tom Coughlin (Video) - Tom Coughlin answers questions from the media about today’s practice.

TE Kevin Boss (Video) - Kevin Boss answers questions from the media about Jeremy Shockey.

QB Jared Lorenzen (Video) - Jared Lorenzen answers questions about mini camp.  It’s always good to hear from the ‘Hefty Lefty’.  You only hear from him and see him prior to the season.

DE Osi Umenyiora (Video) - Osi Umenyiora answers questions from the media about moving forward without Michael Strahan.

TE Darcy Johnson (Video) - Darcy Johnson answers questions from the media about how much weight he gained and how he plans on contributing to the team.

Mini Camp Report (Video) - Yesterday, John Schmeelk and Michael Eisen provided the Mini Camp Report.

Head Coach Tom Coughlin (Video) - Yesterday, Coughlin answers questions from the media about practice.

QB Eli Manning (Video) - Yesterday, Eli Manning answers questions from the media about how they intend on improving in 2008.

LB Mathias Kiwanuka (Video) - Yesterday, Mathias Kiwanuka answers questions from the media about moving forward without Strahan.

DE Osi Umenyiora (Video) - Yesterday, Umenyiora answers questions from the media about his contract.

New York Daily News:

Osi Umenyiora not happy with contract, won’t throw mini-tantrum - Ohm Youngmisuk wrote this about Osi, “Umenyiora could have added to the Giant headache but the affable Pro Bowler said he is going to take the opposite route and practice while talking to Giants brass. “I will be in camp,” Umenyiora said. “I’m not going to hold out. My situation is a little different.”"  This is exactly what Plaxico should be doing.

The Star-Ledger:

Afternoon practice report

O’Hara comments on Plax situation - Shaun O’Hara had this to say about Burress’ situation,

There’s a right way to do things. I’ve always felt that, as a player, you go out there, you put your best foot forward and as long as you’re giving 100 percent effort every time, you’ll be taken care of.

I think it’s a disservice to all the other guys that are out there working hard, practicing and doing their jobs. To focus on the negative is … sometimes we expect that, but there are a lot of guys out there doing good things every day. We have a lot of young guys that are getting a lot of good reps in. I think that should be the focus.

I think we proved it last year that the team-first concept overcomes everything. Whether players like it or not, this team is going to move forward. There certainly will be another center playing in my position when I’m done and that goes for every position along the line, so you’re either with us or you’re against us. I think the players are doing a good job of focusing on their daily tasks and their jobs and as long a we all continue to do that, this team will succeed.

Morning practice (and 80/17) report

Giants trainers have a busy day - Mike Garafolo provided an injury status for various players.

Practice must go on - Mike Garafolo tells us the highlights of yesterday’s practice.

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After the unbelievable season we just had we are now officially back to business. Party time was great and the players were spoiled left and right but now they look towards what lies in front of them.

Looking at the Giants I do not see a reason to trade or release anyone (maybe a reserve). The team looks complete and now that they tasted victory, they will pursue that flavor once again. How good would it feel to get another crown and be known around the league as a brute force not to mess with? I can be realistic and say that we won’t finish the regular season undefeated but you can bet every game it’s going to be a nightmare for the opposite team.

First off, our defensive line it’s just going to be top notch. I believe they are going to be the boys who stand out the most. Linebackers are the second body who’ll make their presence felt closing gaps and shutting down short pass situations. The cornerbacks and safeties will step up big this year and hope that watching the tape will help them see where they get beat.

Our running game is going to be ridiculous. However order you like to place them in, Jacobs, Bradshaw, and Ward are going to take us to the top of the chart in rushing yards. Our wide receivers will be the consistent open wings on the field. Our offensive line is full of soldiers that help us stand tall to the team name, “Giants”.

It’s on again and the team is ready to begin their journey putting 07 behind. You better believe that these Giants are not the type to let their previous superbowl win affect this year’s performance. These guys would rather be known as the force that could not be stopped then win one superbowl and call it a career.

Something happened to these Giants late in the regular season, and it’s not going away. It does not have to be a dream and next season we’ll prove everyone wrong again

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The NY Giants hooked up David Diehl with a new 6-year contract extention worth about $31 million.  Diehl played left tackle last season without making left tackle money.  Add winning the Super Bowl to your resume, and I guess you can get a $31 million contract.  Expect Diehl to be the starting left tackle for a few years because he’s getting paid to do so.

 Jay Fund Event Recap - Michael Eisen tells us how successful the Jay Fund Event was this weekend.

Breakfast Matters - John Schmeelk pointed out that Brandon Jacobs paid a visit to George Washington High School in Manhattan.  The purpose of Jacobs’ visit was to encourage children to eat three meals per day.

New York Times:

Coughlin’s Playful Side Has Deep Roots in Florida - John Branch also covered Tom Coughlin’s charity event this weekend.

The Star-Ledger:

Differing opinions on Strahan - Mike Garafolo lets us know how some Giants think that Michael Strahan will be back, and others think he will retire.  Garafolo also provided this video where Strahan tells us nothing new.

Giants reward Diehl with extension - Mike Garafolo reported that the Giants gave David Diehl a six-year, $31-million contract extension.  Diehl is a stud.  He bounced around the O-Line as requested by the team.  He ended up playing left tackle last season when the Giants cut Petigout.  Most of us never expected Diehl to be able to fill that void, but he did and deserves his extention.

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I have been waiting for NFL.com to release their pick for the New York Football Giants.  They finally did today.  The funny thing about it was that they asked Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star Ledger, to make the 31st overall pick for the New York Giants in the NFL.com 2008 Mock Draft.  In this video clip, Garafolo believes that the Giants will pick Jerod Mayo.  NFL.com put together a Draft Player Profile on Mayo if you want to check it out.

 Mock Draft, Mike Mayock wrote this analysis about the Giants, “The Super Bowl champions need a legit No. 2 wide receiver opposite Plaxico Burress. Mario Manningham has a big-time skill set, if his work ethic can improve and he stays out of trouble, he can be a home-run hitter for the Giants.”.  Mayock has the Giants taking Michigan Wide Receiver Mario Manningham.  NFL.com put together a Draft Player Profile on Manningham.  In Mock Draft 4.0, Pat Kirwan wrote this analysis about the Giants, “The Giants see a few good players fall to them at the bottom of the draft and have already told me they are very happy to stay right where they are. Phillips is the best safety in the draft and the Giants need one. Their division is loaded with match up tight ends that expose poor cover safeties.”  Kirwan has the Giants selecting Miami Safety Kenny Phillips.  NFL.com put together a Draft Player Profile on Phillips.  In Mock Draft 5.0, Vic Carucci wrote this analysis about the Giants, “The Giants would like to move outside linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka back to defensive end, his natural position. Mayo would allow them to do so.”  Like the NFL.com pick, Carucci has the Giants selecting Tennessee Line Backer Jerod Mayo also.  The Draft Player Profile on Mayo is above.

Newsday:

Giants unlikely to draft last-minute interviewees - Tom Rock believes that the Giants are not going to draft any of the players that have worked out at Giants Stadium recently.  This is something that Mike Garafolo of The Star-Ledger has pointed out multiple times as well.  Jerry Reese makes it seem like the Giants are interested in players that they are not going to draft, then they draft somebody else.  An example of this is when the Giants drafted Aaron Ross in last years draft.  Jerry Reese never showed any interest in Ross prior to the draft, and obviously the Giants selected him in the first round.

Eli Manning marries college sweetheart Abby McGrew

New York Daily News:

Brandon Jacobs at MSG with arm injury

Eli calls honeymoon audible - Jo Piazza and Bill Hutchinson pointed out that Abby and Eli Manning had originally planned to stay at the Mexican resort for a few more days, but changed to a secret destination at the last minute.

The Star-Ledger:

Giants have select talent in top scout - Mike Garafolo gathered the thoughts of Marc Ross and Jerry Reese about their roles in the Giants franchise.

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The New York Football Giants waived DT Manny Wright yesterday.  Wright only played one season wearing blue.  The team didn’t provide a reason for Manny’s release.  We all know that Wright has been struggling with weight issues since being drafted in 2005.  It seems like he’s lazy when it comes to staying in shape.  Manny was determined to trim down and made the final roster in 2007.  He played in six Regular Season games and was listed as inactive during the Playoffs.  He must’ve gone back to his old ways again if he was cut.

 The Next Chapter - Michael Eisen found out that Eli Manning is preparing harder then ever for the 2008 season.

Ready for more - Michael Eisen says that Amani Toomer is looking forward to the 2008 season.  At the very bottom of the article, Eisen reported that the Jints waived Manny Wright yesterday.

New York Post:

GIANTS CUT D-TACKLE - Paul Schwartz also covered how Big Blue cut Wright.

The Star-Ledger:

Draft visits and other tidbits - Mike Garafolo stated that the Giants will be bringing in a lot more draft hopefuls to work out next week.  Here’s some of the players coming in, according to Garafolo, “Among the other players who will be coming in, according to various sources and reports, are: Auburn DE Quentin Groves, Michigan WR Mario Manningham, Arkansas State S Tyrell Johnson, Vanderbilt OT Chris Williams and Utah DT Gabe Long. There will be plenty more names that will leak out next week. (Of course, don’t forget this one disclaimer: The Giants brought in a bunch of first-round hopefuls last year; none of them was CB Aaron Ross, whom they eventually drafted.)”  Mike also noted that:

• Brandon Jacobs and the Giants are not even close on preliminary contract terms.
• David Diehl was moved from right tackle to left tackle, and is looking for some cheddar.
• Corey Webster is going into the final year of his contract so he will be looking for an extension.
• Regarding today’s workouts, Big Blue also brought in some veterans.

Eli still wants Shockey around - Mike Garafolo got Eli’s thoughts on whether or not he wants Jeremy Shockey around in ‘08.

Giants waive DT Wright

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Around 6:30 pm, I was listening to ‘Steve Somers’ on WFAN.  They had David Tyree on, and they asked Tyree what the name of the catch is, how did he maintain possession of the football on that play, did the defenders make contact with him as he was coming down with the football on that play, how does he catch the most unbelievable play in a Super Bowl as a special teamer, how his life has changed since winning Super Bowl XLII, when does he start focusing on 2008, how does he explain winning all of those road games, how did the team come together by losing to New England.  To hear the interview, just click on this link: WFAN (To hear the interview on WFAN.com, click on the ‘Play’ icon under ‘2-28 David Tyree’).

NOTE: Below the David Tyree interview is an interview with Brandon Jacobs.  I didn’t hear it, but feel free to check it out.

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Here we are 3 hrs away from kickoff.  All season long I’ve been touting this Giants team just had a different feel then previous teams, and our boys in blue have showed us just exactly how different.

The Giants are heavy underdogs, but can shock the world today.  Few things to look for:

The Defense must get pressure on Tom Brady and his great offensive line.  If we disrupt Brady we can throw off his timing and limit the deep throws to Moss.  We must contain Welker in the slot, the Giants do not have an answer for Welker, I believe the best opportunity we have is to match Ross with Welker and any time he runs a cross the Linebackers must put a hit on him, we cannot let him run clean routes; if that leads to a penalty or two early on, so be it.  We need to make our presence felt.

The D-line will have success stopping the run, but I do not see the Pats running much, Brady easily toos 40 passes with a spread offense featuring 4 or 5 receiver sets.  The weather and field conditions play into this.

On the offensive side of the ball we must pound the ball with Jacobs, the big man can wear down the old Linebacking core of the Pats and come 4th quarter bring in Bradshaw with his lightning quickness.  The running game will also open up the play-action pass for Manning.  Eli has been at his best all year long running the play-action, this will open up the field and give Manning a couple of shots down the field to Burress, as we saw the first time the teams met, Burress was able to outrun and outphysical the Pats Defensive secondary.

Lastly and this kinda goes without saying, the offensive line must give Manning time to throw, one of the main reasons we are playing in the Super Bowl is because of the outstanding play of our O-Line, they have kept pressure of of Manning which in turn has helped limit any mistakes by Manning who has yet to toss a pick in the playoffs.

All the experts are not giving the Giants much of a chance to win, but I will tell you this, the G-Men are playing their best ball of the season…can you say that about the Pats?   I’m just sayin….

Go Big Blue, this is the moment we have been waiting for the past 7 yrs, lets grab this opportunity and run with it…it’s time to shock the world; shock and awe style 

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It is now Super Bowl Weekend.   We have 48 hours until kickoff.  I keep saying this, but my anticipation has gone away already.  I’m getting bored of the wait.  There is just too much coverage about the Super Bowl.  Tom Coughlin needs to send those ‘Talk is Cheap, Play the Game” t-shirts to member of the media.  Stop talking about the Super Bowl, and let the Giants upset the Patriots already.

 XLII Facts On Super Bowl XLII

Coughlin’s Corner - Michael Eisen asked Tom Coughlin questions regarding the preparation that went into Super Bowl XLII.

Transcript: Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick - Bill Belichick answers questions regarding the Patriots franchise and Super Bowl XLII.

Transcript: Head Coach Tom Coughlin - Tom Coughlin answers questions about his career, the Giants organization, and Super Bowl XLII.

Defensive State of Mind - Michael Eisen believes that the Giants’ defense faces the most daunting challenge in Super Bowl history on Sunday.

Through the years - Michael Eisen says no one at Super Bowl XLII has a confluence of connections like Zak DeOssie.

Super Bowl Profile: CB Corey Webster - Keith Karlsson took a look into Corey Webster’s perspective on the road to Arizona.

Newsday:

Four who covered all 42 Super Bowls in Phoenix this week

Pioli recalls first meeting with Belichick

Coughlin displays more humor in final news conference

East Islip father and son on Super Bowl high in Phoenix

Brady plans to stay low-key before Super Bowl

Patriots’ Neal grapples for success

Sore left knee latest problem for Burress

Belichick and Brady: A pair of aces

E-MAIL FROM ARIZONA - Neil Best wrote a quick blurb about the performer of the half time show, Tom Petty.

THE RANT - Rob Thorsen included his quote of the day provided by Randy Moss.

NY media shows heavy presence at Super Bowl - The media capital of the world should be there to cover a New York team in the Super Bowl.

Patriots’ Brady insists ankle is no problem

Patriots are masters of the two-minute drill - That’s for sure…even when the Patriots won their Super Bowls.

Are the Giants better without Shockey? No way - Bob Glauber included all of the reasons the media believes that the Giants are better off without Jeremy Shockey, but he doesn’t go into an explanation about why the team would be better with him.

Chiefs’ Turley a lifeline for retired NFL players

Osi Umenyiora sorry for calling Light dirty player

BIG BLUE ZONE - Newsday wrote about their favorite Tom Coughlin quote of the day.

Getting carried away on the Goodyear blimp - Jim Baubach tells his story about a ride in the Goodyear blimp over the city of Phoenix.

Patriots will win Super Bowl, but Giants cover - Ed McNamara broke down the Super Bowl, and the Newsday staff all picked the Patriots to win the game.

New York Daily News:

Ohm’s Super Bowl Blog: Day 5

Patriots: Go on and blitz us, Giants

Exit can wait as Michael Strahan tries for Super Bowl ring

Giants GM Jerry Reese rewriting history for NFL and for himself

Grey Ruegamer is all guts and gory

‘Nice guy’ Tom Coughlin to hit paydirt - Gary Meyers discusses how you can earn a few million bucks by being a little nicer like Tom Coughlin.

Tim Hasselbeck’s analysis refreshing - Bob Raissman is referring to the analysis of Jeremy Shockey.

What if Giants didn’t pass on Brady? - Filip Bondy is being hypothetical.

Diary: Not exactly model guests

Super special: Revitalized Randy Moss is new man in New England

New knee woes for Plaxico Burress

Better off without Jeremy Shockey? Giants say no way!

A double-Super Tuesday? - Tina Moore and Kathleen Lucadamo pointed out that the parade (if the Giants win the Super Bowl) would fall on the political ‘Super Tuesday’.

Plaxico Burress-Tom Brady rivalry launched in 1998 - That was when they used to face each other in the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry.

Asante Samuel set to pick next spot - Rich Cimini describes Asante Samuel as a “Manning killer”.

Daily News reporter takes a bruisin’ - Mentally, not physically of coarse.

Don Maynard rips Tom Coughlin - Don Maynard wis displeased with the look on Tom Coughlin’s face after Lawrence Tynes missed a field goal attempt in Green Bay.

Eli Manning’s coaches not shocked by quarterback’s progress

Gene Upshaw threatens strike

Jordin Sparks having Super time

Kyle Brady has come far from 1-15

NFL retirees rip union again

New York Post:

ELI’S BURNING TO BRING HOME TITLE

HONDO IS G-MEN-DOUS! - Hondo made his Super Bowl XLII pick.

5 QUESTIONS FOR JIMMY JOHNSON

MATCHUP OF THE DAY - George Willis breaks down the matchup between Corey Webster and Randy Moss.

IN THE GIANTS’ GRILL - Kevin Kernan wrote about tailgaters.

KNEE PULLS PLAX FROM PRACTICE

GET THE DROPS ON THE PROPS - Tim Sullivan explains plenty of ways to bet on the Super Bowl.

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS FOR BIG BLUE ROOKIES

KICKING IT ‘ROUND

BILL’S EVERETT LIKES UNDERDOG GIANTS - I was happy to hear that Kevin Everett has made the remarkable recovery which he has made.  He was on Oprah yesterday, and I heard that he was in pretty good shape.

THIS ONE’S OVER WHEN IT’S OVER - The Wildcat picks the over at 54 points.

ELI CAN PEY OFF IN BROTHER BATTLE - Mike Battaglino talks about this from a Vegas point of view.

TRENDSETTERS - Tim Sullivan provides his pick for Super Bowl XLII.

PAT HAND - Emmitt Smith believes that experience has the upper hand.

THE UNBEATEN & THE UNFAZED - That’s how Mark Cannizzaro sizes these two teams up.

‘WE ARE GIANTS’ IS GREAT THEATRE - Says Actress Kate Mara who is the granddaughter of Wellington Mara and the great granddaughter of Art Rooney.

ROUT OF THE BLUE - Dave Blezow believes that the Patriots will conclude their perfect season on Sunday.

ARM-ED & READY - Jessie Armstead is all pumped up about Super Bowl XLII.

BIG BLUE, BIG THOUGHTS

THE PARTY IS OVER - Phil Mushnick provides the evolution of the Super Bowl Party.

UNITED WE STAND - Mike Vacarro says that Jets fans have united with Giants fans to stop the Pats from going undefeated.

EASY DOES IT - Paul Schwartz is not referring to Eli but to Tom Coughlin.

JINTS INSIST THEY MISS SHOCKEY - Do you really think Giants will say they don’t?  Shockey is still on the team.

New York Times:

N.F.L. Commissioner Defends Destruction of Tapes - I don’t buy it.

Giants Make Statements of Fashion and Confidence

Gambling Money Is in the Minutiae

Petty Already Rocking Long Before Halftime

For His Super Bowl Wager, One Mayor Keeps It Real

The Star-Ledger:

Site says it has Coach Tom Coughlin’s pregame speech

Awasom arrested on suspicion of DUI

Burress listed as questionable

A Ledger Fantasy MVP Draft

Plax day-to-day

When Gilbride listened, NY Giants offense clicked

NY Giants’ Jacobs awaits the call - …of Ottis Anderson.

NY Giants win the game? Don’t bet on it - Jerry Izenberg selected his Super Bowl XLII pick.

Pats kept line open for Neal

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